#MirwaizUmarFarooq Archives

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir

May 18, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Lead Social Reform in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Urges Religious Institutions to Lead Moral Revival, Unity and Community Responsibility Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for Kashmir’s masjids, khanqahs, and imambaras to move beyond the limited role of ritual worship and re-emerge as institutions of social reform, ethical guidance, and community unity. In a significant message carrying both spiritual and socio-political undertones, the chief cleric emphasized that religious spaces must actively address the growing moral…

National Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Editor

NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…

Engineer Rashid Case: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Centre for MP’s Release to Meet Ailing Father

April 17, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz’s Humanitarian Appeal for Engineer Rashid: Politics, Law, and a Family’s Final Wish By: Javid Amin | 16 April 2026 A Plea Rooted in Compassion In a deeply emotional and politically sensitive development, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the central government to allow jailed Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid—popularly known as Engineer Rashid—to meet his critically ill father in Srinagar. Rashid, who has been lodged in Tihar Jail since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, is currently unable to visit his father, Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, who is battling…

Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief for Asiya Andrabi: Humanitarian Appeal Triggers National Debate

March 26, 2026 Editor

Asiya Andrabi Sentence Row: Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief, Debate Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 26 March 2026 Kashmir’s Political Crossroads: Compassion vs Security In a development that has reignited debate across political and security circles, Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have publicly urged the Indian government to reconsider the life sentence awarded to separatist leader Asiya Andrabi. Their appeal—framed on humanitarian grounds—comes shortly after Andrabi was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court under stringent anti-terror laws. While the request emphasizes compassion, it has simultaneously triggered sharp…

Jama Masjid Closed, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat Prayers in Srinagar

February 4, 2026 Editor

Jama Masjid Closed & Mirwaiz Under House Arrest Ahead of Shab-e-Barat in Srinagar | Religious Rights Clash with Security Measures By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Historic Mosque Sealed on Holy Night Authorities in Srinagar abruptly closed the gates of the historic Jama Masjid just after Asr prayers on Tuesday and denied permission for Shab-e-Barat observances inside the centuries-old mosque — one of the valley’s most important religious sites for Kashmiri Muslims. At the same time, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Jama Masjid and a prominent religious…

‘Disturbing and Unacceptable’: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

January 31, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Condemns Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor, Raises Safety Concerns By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Moral Voice Raises Alarm The violent assault on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand has continued to reverberate across Jammu & Kashmir, drawing reactions not only from mainstream political leaders but also from prominent religious and community figures. Adding his voice to the growing chorus of condemnation, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has termed the incident “disturbing and unacceptable.” His…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Barred From Friday Prayers for Third Consecutive Week at Srinagar Jama Masjid

January 10, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Says He Was Barred From Friday Prayers for Third Week at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid By: Javid Amin | 09 January 2026 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric, on Friday said he was prevented for the third consecutive week from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid, alleging that he was placed under house detention by authorities. According to the Mirwaiz, police vehicles and personnel were stationed outside his residence, restricting his movement and preventing him from reaching the mosque. What the Mirwaiz Has Claimed In a…

Beliefs Unchanged: Why Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removed ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ from His X Bio — And What It Means for Kashmir’s Politics

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Editor

Beliefs Unchanged: Mirwaiz’s Silent Edit on X and the Shifting Ground Beneath Kashmir’s Separatist Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 A Quiet Edit That Loudly Echoed Across Kashmir In the evolving political landscape of Kashmir, symbolism often carries as much weight as policy. This truth resurfaced recently when Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the Valley’s most influential religious-political leaders, quietly removed the designation “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. No statement was issued at first. No dramatic declaration followed. But the silence was…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes Hurriyat Chairman Title from X Bio After Pressure from Authorities

December 27, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Removes ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ Title from X Bio After Authorities’ Pressure: A Symbol of Fading Separatist Space in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 A Small Digital Edit with Deep Political Meaning In Kashmir’s complex political landscape, even a single line in a social-media bio can carry the weight of history, identity, and unresolved conflict. This week, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq—one of the Valley’s most influential religious figures and long-standing separatist leader—removed the title “Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. The change came, he…

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Transparency, Accountability & Urgent Food Safety Reforms

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 Editor

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Transparency, Accountability & Urgent Food Safety Reforms By: Javid Amin | 05 December 2025 A governance lapse becomes a moral crisis as Kashmir’s top religious leader amplifies public anger and calls for decisive action. A Scandal That Shook Public Trust Kashmir has weathered countless challenges—political, economic, environmental—but few issues strike as close to home as something as basic and universal as food safety. When the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) uncovered tonnes of rotten, unlabelled, and potentially unlawful meat being sold…